Chapter 154: On the Strange Current Situation in the Entertainment Industry

After the experienced ladies left the room, everyone sat together again.

In addition to Lin Yicheng and the other two, there are also Wang Liming, Ren Xingyu, Lao Gu and others.

Fan Xiaopang and Huang Bo didn't have any scenes to shoot today, so they didn't come to the set.

But this time, the one sitting in the middle was Lin Yicheng.

The bottles of Martin on the table were provided by sponsors. Since they have been opened, they certainly cannot be wasted, so everyone has a few drinks.

"Director Lin, don't worry. Jin Province is our territory. When the movie is released, it depends on whether I, Lao Wang, and my brothers can contribute."

Wang Decai patted his chest and said to Lin Yicheng.

When "Man Jiang Hong" was being broadcast, Shanxi Province was one of the main voting bases, second only to Beijing, Shanghai, Guangdong Province, Shaanxi Province and other places.

Last time, it was because the crew was shooting locally, so the movie naturally felt familiar to the audience.

This time, it depends on the power of these coal bosses.

"Then I'll leave it to you, Mr. Wang." Lin Yicheng said with a smile.

These people have been entrenched in Shanxi Province for so many years. We cannot underestimate them. If they work together to do something, the effect will be very obvious.

……

"What's the point of asking for a favor? It's just that Director Lin thinks highly of us."

Wang Decai waved his hand, picked up his glass again, and said:

"We are not stupid. We know how people in your circle view us. It is you, Director Lin, who truly treats us as partners. For this, I toast you a glass."

Lin Yicheng also raised his glass and clinked it with his, then took a sip. It's not that he was being rude, but he still had to shoot tomorrow and couldn't drink too much.

After drinking some wine, Wang Decai began to complain to Lin Yicheng.

In the past two years, the state has begun to increase its control over coal mines and tighten related policies.

Some small coal mines that did not meet production safety standards were shut down.

This has resulted in many coal bosses having a lot of money but nowhere to spend it or invest it.

"At the beginning of this year, a group of us went to Beijing to build relationships and also visited Jia Zhangke's company."

Wang Decai talked about an incident in their circle.

"That group of people asked Lao Jia directly, since the coal mine was not allowed to operate and they had cash in their hands, what should they do. Director Lin, guess what Lao Jia's grandson said?"

Lin Yicheng had heard rumors about this in his previous life, but he had no idea what Jia Zhangke had actually said.

Seeing Lin Yicheng shaking his head, Wang Decai continued:

"Lao Jia's grandson first told them about the domestic movie box office revenue sharing, but those people couldn't read a single word, so how could they understand? They only understood that domestic movies don't make money, so they can't invest in them."

"What then?"

Wang Liming asked, he was quite interested in these things, maybe he could use them and show them off when he was looking for actresses someday.

Wang Decai slapped his thigh, looking angry.

"Later, that grandson asked those people to invest in the films of these 'sixth generation', saying that their films would not be shown in China and only the copyrights would be sold abroad."

"This grandson also said that their movies are very popular abroad. As long as they are made, they can be sold immediately and make money, and the money earned is foreign exchange!"

"That's true. Lao Jia's movies are definitely selling well in Europe." Wang Liming nodded.

"That's what I said, but it doesn't make sense."

Wang Decai sneered with sarcasm on his face, "You are not outsiders, so I will not hide it from you. You all know that our money is not so clean, but no matter how dirty it is, we still have a conscience, and we have not forgotten our ancestors and sold out the country!"

"I know exactly what kind of movie Jia's grandson made and why foreigners are willing to buy it."

"So after those people came back, I called them together and told them that if anyone dared to invest in Lao Jia's 'Sixth Generation' movies, don't blame me, Wang Decai, for turning my back on them. I will make sure they can't survive in Shanxi Province!"

……

When Lin Yicheng heard this, he stood up in awe and raised his glass, "Mr. Wang, based on your words and this matter, I will do it." "I will do it too." Wang Liming also raised his glass.

Not only him, but also Uncle Gong, Lao Gu and others raised their glasses to pay tribute to Wang Decai.

These people had never dealt with Wang Decai before and didn't know much about him. They only knew that he was a coal boss who loved making movies.

But now listen to what he says and look at what he does, this is a man, a real man!
People in the circle generally look down on the sixth generation, thinking they are like rats in the sewer, dirty and filthy!
"In 03, I was still in school. It was at Beijing Film Academy that Jia Zhangke's 'sixth generation' was announced to be released from the ban."

Lin Yicheng also talked about an incident that he had personally experienced.

"I remember the person in charge at the scene said something very meaningful: 'We will lift the ban on you today, but you will soon become an underground film in the market economy.'"

"Yes, I have the same impression of this incident."

Wang Liming followed up by saying, “Lao Jia paraphrased a line from Bei Dao’s poem on the spot, ‘I don’t believe you can guess our ending.’ Look, now it seems like it really came true.”

"Hey, Lao Lin," Wang Liming said again, "What do you think about us putting this part in the movie?"

It’s no wonder that after hearing Wang Liming’s proposal, Lin Yicheng was really tempted.

However, he soon shook his head and said, "Forget it, they are nothing, but their movies are a big trouble, so it's better not to get involved."

Which of the movies made by the "Sixth Generation" did not have external financial support?
The things involved here are too sensitive.

Originally, this film "How Bad Movies Are Made" was just barely passing the line. If he mentioned the "Sixth Generation" films more, he would probably cause trouble again. If it was rejected by the General Administration, he couldn't possibly trouble Tong Gang and Zhang Hongsen to come forward.

The disadvantages outweigh the advantages and it is really unnecessary.

……

Everyone understood what Lin Yicheng meant. Wang Liming was also a little embarrassed and felt that his suggestion was unreliable.

"Hey, it's my fault too. Why mention them? It's bad luck."

Wang Decai noticed that the atmosphere was a little off and quickly changed the subject.

"Director Lin, everyone, there is a joke in our circle. Have you heard it?"

"What's the joke? Mr. Wang, tell us about it." Uncle Gong also followed suit and changed the subject.

"Just two years ago, a director came to us to solicit investment, and a coal boss agreed to invest in him. I won't tell you who they were, because we have to give him some face."

While Wang Decai was pouring wine for everyone, he said: "At the dinner table, the boss asked in a very obscure way, 'Who is the heroine of this movie? Is it convenient for me to get to know her?'"

Then, Wang Decai began to imitate the scene at that time, with a bit of panic on his face.

"The director quickly said, 'Boss, didn't I tell you this is a documentary?'"

Wang Decai then imitated the coal boss, with an unhappy look on his face and a somewhat impatient tone.

"What's wrong with documentaries? Can't documentaries have female protagonists? Or is it that the female protagonists are not pretty?"

It’s no wonder that after Wang Decai’s vivid description, everyone had a clear picture of the scene in their minds, and they all listened patiently with curiosity on their faces.

Wang Decai saw that everyone was interested in him, so he slapped his thigh and laughed:
"When the director heard this, he got anxious and yelled, 'Boss, our documentary is about monkeys!'"

"Ha ha……"

Everyone burst into laughter.

……

"Add it on, add it on." Lin Yicheng was also laughing out of breath, and he got an inspiration.

"You have to add this part of the ups and downs, Mr. Wang. When the time comes, you can act like you did just now. It's so fucking amazing!"

"That would be great."

Wang Decai was very happy. He didn't expect that he was just trying to liven up the atmosphere and tell a joke, but ended up adding drama to himself!

At this moment, Wang Decai felt that he might have been delayed by his career. If he had entered the entertainment industry, he might have been able to succeed.

(End of this chapter)